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...We fear these key relationships may fall apart when we are not at our strongest....

...The most painful, nauseating, and vertigo-inducing migraine I’ve had in months coincided with an overnight visit from a good friend I haven't seen for four years. He, my husband, and...

...Diana Lee's at it again, and at last I've gotten it together in time to contribute a post. Check out the March 2010 Headache Blog Carnival, Opening Up to Family...

...So far 2011 hasn’t been a stellar year for my migraine disease. Due to laziness, sickness, and/or THE ICY STREETS AND SIDEWALKS THAT HAVE BEEN HERE FOR DAYS (sense my...

...I've found the more I learn about Migraine disease--what it is and what it is not--the stronger my tendency to deliver unsolicited advice to strangers and friends alike. Just tonight...

...Has my inability to nurture my relationships due to chronic migraine's demands on my attention diminished my friendships?...

...One of my very dearest friends is extremely gentle and understanding when it comes to my health. She works with me and encourages me to take breaks, to not work...

...Giving can seem like a one way street. We let go of something that belongs to us - often my money or clothing or food - so that someone in...

...I’ve been battling the local hospital lately. It’s a long and boring story, but suffice it to say I was enrolled in a low-income assistance program and was removed from...

...My family and friends are very loving and supportive when it comes to my chronic illness, but sometimes their concern can feel a little overwhelming. This is especially true for...

...Reports that presidential candidate and Congressional representative Michele Bachmann has migraines has brought forth a tangled set of heady issues for people with migraine, including stigma, discrimination, sexism, and political...

...Sometimes I take my migraine knowledge for granted. Not too many years ago, I was the one searching for answers. In a random twist of fate, I stumbled into the...

...Maybe you have a friend who insists that your relationship depends on the triggering activities that you used to enjoy together....

...Q: While I’ve struggled with migraines my whole life, during the first few years of our relationship, migraines were pretty infrequent....

...Recently I met a man named Joe who told me about his "letdown" migraine attacks. During the workweek, he's migraine free, but on both days of every weekend, he gets...

...I must confess something: I am not the best caretaker for fellow migraineurs. It’s not something I like about myself, but it’s the ugly truth. Unless they are caring for...

...Here are some suggestions for managing migraine’s impact on romantic relationships....

...If you find it difficult to manage the level of anger and irritability you experience during a migraine attack, or it starts to interfere with your relationships...

...Together, we are conducting a short survey to understand how patients’ relationships with their healthcare providers may influence participation in clinical...